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Café, Coffee Shop, and Restaurant$$$$
Tua Jakarta, Jakarta
"Love the colonial era decor and BGM"(9 Tips)
"Nice and cozy place."(10 Tips)
"Great coffee and stunning views"(9 Tips)
"Good food, nice ambiance and live music!"(5 Tips)
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AMay 15, 2018Overall good food quality and friendly service. Large amounts of space for big groups! We really enjoyed the dessert and dessert menu (pictures that hung on the wall-see picture)
Upvote6Downvote- Andre MohrDecember 3, 2017For this place, you just need to bite the bullet (the bill) and go there for the atmosphere. It's a Jakarta classic. Food and drinks are good actually, but, yes, it's pricey. 50k++ for a small beer
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Grace AlexandraNovember 14, 2017Bitter Ballen. French Onion Soup. Spaghetti Carbonara. The Real Steak Sandwich. Australian Rack Of Lamb. Tom Yam Gong. Chicken Satay. Broccoli with Garlic. Char Siu. Ham Sui Gok. Lime Juice. Bandrek.Upvote2Downvote
reza setiawan رضا ستياوانApril 10, 2016The view is best from the corner left window on the second floor. You'll get to see The Central area of Fatahilah.
Upvote2Downvote- 'Rano HomanJune 22, 2014Nice and cozy place. A little bit pricey but it worth. Good food, classic or jazz music. Clasic decoration, surounding with colonial style building. Feel like "Tuan/Nyonya" in colonial age.UpvoteDownvote
Peter KB ChangMarch 29, 2016I had a mi goreng, some satays and couple of draft beers. Almost guest was foreigners when I visited. Wide windows and antique interior was impressed so gorgeous and imposing I want to revisit there.UpvoteDownvote
Lexan Palych UlulujskijDecember 18, 2019Food quality and selection is just awesome for Western people, it's ahead of most locals-only restaurants. Good if you work in Jakarta and still miss UK But live music has very unstable reputationUpvoteDownvote
Naoki FerrioJune 26, 2017Live music is available during the day. The price for meals and beverages are a little bit pricey with 21% taxes. A descent place to chill. The restaurant has retro powder rooms design.UpvoteDownvote
Fernando T.July 5, 2015Nice wooden mezzanine on the upper floor, overlooking central square and it's lovely ambiance. Even if it is a touristic place, still here you can feel the ambiance of old BataviaUpvoteDownvote
Michelle WilesJanuary 4, 2017Red bean dumplings and tea make a good snack for people watching over the square. Get a table by the windowsUpvote1Downvote
Lusy AaltjeMay 9, 2012A nice restaurant to hang out & enjoy meals in Batavia old square. The area can be a bit crowded at night so Sunday brunch is the best. Food & beverages are okay. NEVER underestimate their cocktails!
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Nhut NguyenJanuary 29, 2017A nice coffee shop with Dutch architecture! I had one of the best dishes in Indonesia but I forgot the name lol
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Sebastiaan VerschurenAugust 25, 2015This bar really takes you back a few years. Great setting. Come early for a less crowded square in front, which gives a better view.UpvoteDownvote
AsianMil AsianMilSeptember 28, 2013Our first time back after 10 years. Grab a seat by the window. Ordered the burger and it was worth it. Happy it is still here and happy to be back.UpvoteDownvote
Jason ChaMay 20, 2018Toast in Ramadhan menu and few drinks. Great disappointment and it’s definitely an overrated place. Ambience wise is good.UpvoteDownvote
Jaff TorresJanuary 13, 2015A must visit in Jakarta IMHO. Have ur pic taken by the picture wall on the 2nd floor. Get a table with a view of the plaza.UpvoteDownvote
Andrew LimFebruary 27, 2019Stunning interior, amazing ambience and lovely view by the window upstairs! Gotta see it to believe...UpvoteDownvote
Bart LapersFebruary 10, 2019Ask / reserve your table at the window and enjoy your ride back in time
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Drew GrahamSeptember 14, 2016Certainly touristy but still really cool. Get a table by the window for people watching and pick something strange off the menu.UpvoteDownvote
Kurniawan Arif MaspulJuly 9, 2012Very NICE heritage cafe and I'm appreciating it, but they have BAD hospitality unfortunately (hey they ALSO have lot of moneys qaleee)
UpvoteDownvote- Ersin BicerJanuary 27, 2018This is one of the best choice to give a break in Jakarta. Atmosphere is quite good. Foods are ok.UpvoteDownvote
Ɓrenda ƬiaraSeptember 15, 2016Once you come here you'll feel the 19th century atmosphere! Nice photo spot too!UpvoteDownvote
Stevie SulaimanMay 24, 2010Hip old-fashioned establishment for those who fancy early 20th century atmosphere. Nice food, but pricey. Probably because the portion is large too. Sharing w/ a partner or friend may be a good idea.UpvoteDownvote
RenNovember 10, 2013Great place for a romantic dinner. Food selection is a bit limited but the drinks are excellent.Upvote3Downvote
Dino R. KusnadiOctober 22, 2017Loved the early Sunday morning ambiance.. crooners and big band music.UpvoteDownvote
Sergey PikalevMay 30, 2013Very beautiful cafe. Expensive (for Jakarta), but delicious food, good staff. I recommend it.UpvoteDownvote
ShelovaOctober 8, 2015It is pricey here N food is average, but it is a place you gotta come and sit if you are in fatahilla sq. fruit punches are refreshing and expensive for Jkt, but the nostalgia and Aircon makes up 4 itUpvoteDownvote
JohnMay 4, 2013Really love the atmosphere at this restaurant / cafe in the center of the old city center.Upvote4Downvote
Mark RoyceAugust 8, 2017Lovely old colonial style restaurant. Best ambience in upstairs areaUpvoteDownvote
nina cometaNovember 22, 2011Don't bring your camera, u must pay millions idr for some pictures.. It would be my 1st & my last :) in my opinion, it's not a good way to serve & maintain a good relationship with customers..UpvoteDownvote
Alyssa NgMay 5, 2014Sit upstairs for non-smoking dining. A nice rendezvous for afternoon tea. All is nice except for the slow service.Upvote3Downvote
Frank De PoortereOctober 25, 2016Nice interior and food. Service is a bit over the top (trying to be to good, doesnt work for me)....UpvoteDownvote- Inci OganAugust 30, 2016Before we go in the people around said that "the prices are super high" however the menu is as expensive as a standart famous cafe. The building, decor is great. Staff looks bored. Food is average.UpvoteDownvote
halil ozFebruary 15, 2014Amazing and really calm place. One of my favorite in jakartaUpvote1Downvote
michal nakliMarch 29, 2013Beautiful interior and photos, more pricey for indonesia but affordable for any czech or slovak :-)Upvote2Downvote
Nur KhamdahJune 13, 2015It sells the decor, not the food. The food is overpriced n tastes below standard 😓. Tho the decor is cute but I say the pics in the toilet scare me. Can u imagine pis surrounded by pics of dead ppl?
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HannaMarch 12, 2019View is really nice, food is ok, relaxing atmosphere and nicest staffUpvoteDownvote
Derk ReckelNovember 25, 2015Extremely nice atmosphere and good view in the upstairs non smoking area.UpvoteDownvote
Nathan TabornalNovember 8, 2013YOU GOTTA LOVE THE ATMOSPHERE AND THE COLONIAL ERA DECOR!UpvoteDownvote
Audrey PâquetteJuly 23, 2016Mood is good!! Nice place to be but more expensive than everything around.UpvoteDownvote
Arya OzedguApril 20, 2013Vegetable fried noodle and black pepper souce meat are very deliciousUpvote4Downvote
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Cafe Batavia
Jalan Pintu Besar Utara No. 14 (Taman Fatahillah)
Jakarta Barat
Jakarta 11110
Indonesia
Jakarta Barat
Jakarta 11110
Indonesia
At: Taman Fatahillah
Open until 2:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 8:00 AM–Midnight
- Fri–Sun
- 8:00 AM–2:00 AM
+62 21 6915531
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Visa & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Smoking
Yes
Music
Live Music
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Bar Snacks
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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